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    Silantro Fil-Mex

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Filipino
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Jonathan T.

    Definitely one of the most unique takes on Mexican I've been fortunate enough to try, which is saying a lot since I was born and raised in the U.S. Arguably one of the most popular food stops in Kapitolyo, I've been about 3 times and it's never disappointed. The prices are an extremely good value for both the quality and quantity of food you get. Couple that with a nice and chill atmosphere and amazing service, and you have an awesome dining experience. And we haven't even gotten to the food yet! The food is amazing. There's no overt Filipino-Mexican fusion, but the seasoning and braising of the beef, the slight sweetness there with the savory in the nachos and tacos, and the abundance of garlic in everything all remind you of a pinoy palate. I highly suggest the burritos for sharing alongside the Silantro quesadilla and the nachos. Definitely get the nachos! Easily my favorite Mexican food in Metro Manila.

    Beloved nachos!
    Reena G.

    In general, I like the flavor of cilantro otherwise known locally as wansuy. So imagine my glee when a restaurant bearing such name opened nearby. We tried the Beef Nachos and the Caliente Wings. We initially thought it would be a let-down and may be one of those run-of-the-mill, fast food nachos. We were wrong. It had enough chunks of beef, guacamole sauce and mozzarela cheese. Definitely worth it at P160. The wings were also very good. At P170, you get 5 pcs wings, drizzled with guacamole sauce and topped with lettuce. The fresh dalandan juice was indeed refreshing. Though their mojitos could use more ice, both are a steal at P90. They also offer drink-all-you-can mojitos and discounted prices on beer for happy hour, which we took a swing at of course. When we were there, the customers at the table beside ours ordered a burrito and quesadillas, and man did those playes look good! Definitely going back!

    Cheesy beef nachos
    Catsi C.

    Silantro's original branch. They are also located at Alabang Town Center, Solenad Nuvali, and Tagaytay HITS: Cheesy beef nachos never fails skewers, shrimp and beef Quesadillas Cilantro sauce is a gem Good service MISS: Prepare yourself for long queues during dinner time Paella is a little bit salty for my taste

    Beef Quesadillas
    Jenny O.

    I haven't tried a lot of Mexican food places in Manila but ohhhmygoodness Silantro may very well be the best of them. Their food is just so good! Don't let the small, busy location and crazy waiting times put you off because that just means it really is worth it. I suggest going at 11-ish in the morning to beat the lunch rush, and avoid Sunday evenings since it's near the Holy Family Parish and lots of churchgoers eat there after mass. The Beef Nachos and the Beef Quesadillas are my absolute favorites from there. Don't let the fact that they're under "Appetizers" in the menu fool you because the serving size is definitely for sharing and it's jam packed with so much goodness that you can get quite full on appetizers alone. The nachos are overloaded with both salsa and guac and an (almost) absurd amount of cheese. I also really like their Paella Fajita Mix because they don't skimp on the seafood.

    Quesadilla
    Kim A.

    I know a place is going to be my best friend when I take my nieces and nephews there and they like the food. Fortunately, this was the case last week when I took my nine-year-old niece there. As all mothers (and doting aunts) may know, feeding children can be difficult, and I was nervous that dinner that night was going to be another battle. I had patronized Silantro before and never miss the opportunity to order their nachos. They are SERIOUSLY the best nachos in town, and they're really cheap too! One serving can serve at least three people. The nachos are loaded with meat, cheese, and spices. If there's anything I can say about this restaurant, it's that they don't skimp on the meat. That's true even for the other dishes. The best thing about the nachos is that my niece loved them! We finished about two thirds of it, and we're not exactly hefty eaters. We also ordered quesadillas, which I liked enough. They come with very well-seasoned fries. To be honest, I do think they go a little overboard with the cheese here. You can barely see the bread, but if you're a fan of gooey cheese and not much else, you're going to love this dish. Their iced tea is also really good. I don't usually go bottomless with my juices, but I didn't mind the extra cash-out for this one.

    Joash S.

    Affordable. Delicious. Good Service. This place has it all. Make sure to come in early because this place is always packed. Beef Nachos and their Soft Tacos are the Best.

    I don't think I'm ever gonna tire of Silantro's giant beef nachos. I love how they fill it up with just the right amount of chips and beef and cheese and tomatoes and sauces... it makes me feel special that they don't scrimp on them for me, the customer. Serving size is everythiiiing. Haha! Thank you, Silantro. They have really good steaks too, served on sizzling platters with mashed potatoes on the side. My friends and I would sometimes ask for more of the sour cream from the nachos (yup, you can ask for more) and pour it over the mashed potatoes. It tastes awesome, teehee! If you're in for a full lunch or dinner, try the beef skewers or the pork ribs! This is a great hangout especially at night when you're with friends. Yummy food, low-priced beer, cool, casual atmosphere. It's one of the few that stays open 'till late in Kapitolyo so expect to see it packed, but the food and the drinks are worth it.

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    Arguably one of the most popular food stops in Kapitolyo, I've been about 3 times and it's never disappointed.

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    Abe - Chicharon Bulaklak

    Abe

    4.6(23 reviews)
    2.1 kmTaguig City
    ₱₱

    My friends and I decided to eat lunch at this place --- an apparently so did a lot of groups of…read morepeople attending their respective reunions. For a place that was so busy, surprisingly, it wasn't too noisy and we were able to carry out a conversation. The staff was very attentive, and it seemed like we had multiple people serving us Like most groups, we dined family style. We shared everything that we ordered and every dish was scrumptious. Three of us reside overseas so we were all looking frward to authentic Filipino foods. This place rose to the occasion. The standout was the fish that was filleted and deep-fried, and spread out like a butterfly so it was easy to take a piece off. The fish was cooked perfectly, that is, it wasn't overcooked like most fried fish dishes would be. All of us asked for fresh buko (coconut) juice servied in a whole coconut. However, the coconut was no longer young coconut that usually has soft meat that we can spoon up. instead, it was more "niyog" or mature coconut that needed to be cut up which the staff did for us.

    I've been to Abe a few times and I've never been disappointed. They offer traditional Philippine…read moredishes, some being very familiar and some more exotic. On this visit I had the following items: - Crispy Tadyang - Bamboo Rice The Tadyang (fried short ribs) was incredible - tender, yet crispy and full of flavor. There's a nice portion of beef that arrives in the order, so it's very satisfying. The rice has an interesting flavor profile since it's mixed with spices and shrimp...it's definitely an interesting rice dish you won't find anywhere else. Abe has a huge menu that showcases the diversity in Philippine cuisine. The fact that it includes appetizers, salads, soups, mains, sides and desserts means you'll leave a very satisfied customer. Can't wait for my next visit!

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    Abe - This restaurant is highly recommended.. so nice ambiance and all food are so delicious

    This restaurant is highly recommended.. so nice ambiance and all food are so delicious

    Abe - Spicy Sisig Pampanga

    Spicy Sisig Pampanga

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    Ilonggo Food Company - Crispy pork kare kare

    Ilonggo Food Company

    5.0(1 review)
    1.9 kmTaguig City

    First time eater and definitely coming back. Food here was great. I would suggest driving their…read morefamous sugarcane calamansi juice for starters. We had the calamari for appetizers. The portion was moderate and it can feed 2 people. It was hot and crunchy and the sauce was pretty good. The pinakbet with pork liempo was awesome, please keep in mind that pinakbet in some regions are cooked without the sabaw (sauce). The eggplant was definitely fried. The bitter melon and the kombucha squash were steamed well. The pork was super crunchy!!! Please also note that one order of pinakbet will probably good for 2 people but I can definitely devour it on my own! The kare kare with crispy pork was also good. The sauce was slurry and not too thick. The string beans, banana heart (puso ng saging) and bok choy were steamed and cooked well. They were not soggy but crunchy. Also the eggplant was fried and added with the sauce. When you order kare kare it automatically comes with sautéed shrimp paste. This dish alone will probably feed 4 people. Overall the service was great, we did not wait long for the food, and we were seated right away since we arrived there around 11:45ish. The restaurant was clean and quite cozy. There's one bathroom for both genders. Total of all the meals including 1 sugarcane calamansi juice refill P1745.00 (also includes gratuity charges).

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    Ilonggo Food Company - Sugarcane calamansi juice.

    Sugarcane calamansi juice.

    Ilonggo Food Company - Pinakbet

    Pinakbet

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    Manam - House Crispy SigSig M

    Manam

    4.2(133 reviews)
    2.3 kmTaguig City
    ₱₱

    During our most recent visit to Manila, we have dined at three different locations (actually if we…read morecount another one last year, it will be four for me). Every single location delivered the same top-notch service and excellent food. It seemed that there was always a waiting list. But what they did that was so smart was give us the menu and and an order form and that gave us the time to peruse the menu, decide what we want and place our orders. By the time we sat down, it didn't take long before our orders were delivered. The first time we dined, there were only two of us, so we ordere the small plates. Another smart idea to have the choice of small, medium and large orders depending on the number of people. We've always dined family style so we were able to taste different foods. We've ordered the essential Filipino foods i.e., different kinds of sisig, salpicao, sinigang, adobo, pancit palabok, buko pie, puto bumbong, halo halo. And every single dish was phenomenally tasty, especially for us who are all residing in the US. Manam will always be our first choice whenever we are in Manila.

    Easy eats vibes with the choice of smaller portions if you aren't too hungry…read more Went for a casual lunch. Despite there being tables available, we had to wait about 15 minutes to sit. Ordered their garlicky chicken and pork adobo, sisig, garlic rice, and turon. The adobo was fine, I think it would have been better just with the pork vs with chicken. Sisig was on point. The garlic rice was fine as well. The turon didn't have bananas in it but mangoes instead. I had thought it would have had both mangoes and bananas, but was mistaken. Overall, a decent place for casual sit-down vibes.

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    Manam - Inside restaurant

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    Manam - Crispy Palabok

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    Manam - Mango shake and ube sago (purple yam shake with mini taro balls)

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    Mango shake and ube sago (purple yam shake with mini taro balls)

    Hole in the Wall - One of the very cool dining areas.

    Hole in the Wall

    4.5(30 reviews)
    1.5 kmMakati City
    ₱₱₱

    Philippines review #36…read more Located on the 5th floor of the Century City Mall in Makati, Hole in the wall has got to be one of THE BEST food courts I've been in! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=mocXQLUJFGLa-v9nW-wNqw The best because the style / décor is very cool, modern and sophisticated. It's casual and comfortable with a variety of different seating areas. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=2wby6b6vGb-RopzYpYkuNA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=NlsB3_lcW_K52uwCZ2XCdg You'll find a variety of different food items to choose from at more than a dozen restaurants with fun names like: Bad Bird, Pho Bobo, Smokey Bastard, Serious Dough, The Beef, Scouts Honor, etc. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=TmvhJCz7Z6pARaszQFKWkg Of course there are a number of more formal, sit-down restaurants located in the mall. But this is a fun, casual spot, with a variety of food served quickly and at reasonable prices!

    The high-end food court has been a huge thing across the globe since the early 2010's, except in…read morethe Philippines. Back then, if you've been living in Manila for most of your life, the words "food" and "court" in the same sentence never really sounded appetizing. Enter Hole in the Wall. I've been here a few times already, but stepping inside its huge hip maze of interiors never ceases to excite me. I'm not sure if it's the thrill of choosing what meal to try next or just the nice aesthetic of literally everything, that excites me more. On my first visit, I made sure to first try the super popular fried chicken from Bad Bird. As a big fan Southern-style fried chicken, I wasn't disappointed. The crispy skin had a yummy seasoning that's new to the palette, very different compared to my other favorites, such as the Chickenjoy from Jollibee and the Pan Fried Chicken from Pancake House. And there's something about their side dishes that just completes the whole meal. The corn on the cob with bonito flakes, sweet and umami flavors melting in your mouth, was to die for. The coleslaw provided a nice acidic break from the saltiness of the chicken. The meal was a fun experience itself. Just the other day, I tried the Pastrami on Rye from Mr. Delicious and it was monstrous--just plain impressive in terms of size. I didn't even attempt to bite on the entire stack, using my fork and knife like a pretentious chick on a first date instead. Each bite off the monster-wich was packed with so many different flavors, though the pastrami still easily emerges as the hero of the dish. And let's not get started on the sweet potato chips. I'm not a big sweet potato-lover, but damn, the portion was more than satisfying. If there's anything I'd like modified, I just wish there was a bit more of the veggie pickles to cut through all the meat and fat. For now, I'll end this review right here. If it isn't yet so obvious, I'll probably be back here in no time to try a different food stall or two.

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    Hole in the Wall
    Hole in the Wall
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